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Thomas Jefferson

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Life/Liberty: Our Sacred Honor - S1 E1

Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, beginning with his youth in the Virginia wilderness and his early political career.

  • Saturday August 8, 2026 6:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday August 8, 2026 5:00 am CT on KET2
  • Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:30 am ET on KET
  • Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:30 pm CT on KET

Liberty:The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness - S1 E2

Jefferson's terms as secretary of state and vice president, and his election to the presidency; the highs and lows of Jefferson's retirement to Monticello.

  • Sunday August 9, 2026 6:00 am ET on KET2
  • Sunday August 9, 2026 5:00 am CT on KET2
  • Thursday August 13, 2026 12:30 am ET on KET
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